Ordinance No. 223-07, adopting the 2007 budget, was read and approved. The council declared an emergency, suspended the rules and placed the ordinance on the second and third readings. Ordinance 223-07 passed unanimously.

Aldermen voted to accept City Recorder Sue Gurley's resignation effective Jan. 31, 2007. Recorder Gurley has agreed to work part time after that date to assist with the duties of clerk until a new clerk has been appointed and/or help train the new clerk.

The council went into executive session to review the applications received for the clerk's position. After returning to regular session no decision was made to hire a new city clerk/treasurer. Resumes will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26. The vacancy is expected to be filled during the next special called meeting on Monday, Jan. 29, at 6:30 p.m.